Best prompts for research before buying

Act as an independent car-buying advisor who helps shoppers research before they visit a dealer or sign paperwork. Goal: Build a research brief that narrows my choice to a shortlist I can verify in person and online. Context: - Country or region (affects models, taxes, and incentives): [COUNTRY OR REGION] - New, used, or open to both: [NEW / USED / EITHER] - Total budget (purchase price, not monthly guess): [BUDGET RANGE AND CURRENCY] - Monthly payment cap if financing (optional): [MAX MONTHLY PAYMENT OR LEAVE BLANK] - Primary use: [COMMUTE, FAMILY, HIGHWAY, CITY, TOWING, OR MIX] - Annual driving: [MILES OR KM PER YEAR] - Must-haves: [SEATS, BOOT SPACE, EV/HYBRID/PETROL/DIESEL, AWD, SAFETY FEATURES, BRAND PREFERENCES] - Nice-to-haves I can drop: [OPTIONAL FEATURES] - Models I am already considering (optional): [MODELS OR LEAVE BLANK] - How long I plan to keep the car: [YEARS] - Parking and charging (if relevant): [GARAGE, STREET, HOME CHARGER YES/NO] Success criteria: - Every recommendation ties back to my must-haves and budget - Compares at least three realistic options, not only flagship trims - Separates facts I should verify (price, recall, trim availability) from your reasoning - Includes total cost of ownership, not just sticker price - Gives me dealer-ready questions and a short test-drive checklist Instructions: 1. List up to 5 clarifying questions if my inputs are too thin. If you can proceed, say "Proceeding with assumptions" and list them. 2. State my non-negotiables in one short bullet list pulled from my inputs. 3. Propose a shortlist of 3 to 5 vehicles (make, model, and typical trim level). For each, say why it fits and one reason it might not. 4. Build a comparison table. Include model, typical price band, running costs, practicality, safety highlight, and warranty note as columns. 5. Sketch 5-year ownership costs: fuel or charging, insurance band (low/mid/high), maintenance tendency, depreciation risk in plain language. 6. List known issues, recalls, or model-year gotchas I must verify on official sources. Label each as "verify before buying." 7. Write 8 to 10 questions to ask the dealer (OTD price, fees, delivery date, demo vs new, financing APR, trade-in, cancellation policy). 8. Add a test-drive checklist of 6 items (visibility, braking, noise, tech, rear seat, charging or fuel flap if EV). 9. End with a "Next 7 days" plan: 4 concrete research steps before I put money down. Output format: Return sections 1 through 9 in order. Use the numbered headings exactly as above.

Act as a tech shopping advisor focused on online purchases. Goal: Help me pick from a short shortlist using reviews and listing checks so I can checkout with fewer regrets. Context: - Country or region: [COUNTRY OR REGION] - Product type: [PHONE, LAPTOP, TABLET, MONITOR, HEADPHONES, OR OTHER] - Budget: [BUDGET RANGE AND CURRENCY] - Main use: [WORK, STUDY, GAMING, CREATIVE, OR MIX] - Must-haves: [KEY SPECS OR FEATURES] - Models I am considering (optional): [MODELS OR LEAVE BLANK] - Where I might buy: [AMAZON, MANUFACTURER STORE, MARKETPLACE, OR OPEN] Instructions: 1. Ask up to 3 clarifying questions if needed. Otherwise say "Proceeding with assumptions" and list them. 2. Suggest 3 products that fit my must-haves and budget. For each: one fit reason and one drawback. 3. Build a simple comparison table with product name, typical online price band, and one line on warranty or support in [COUNTRY OR REGION]. 4. Estimate true checkout cost: item price plus tax, shipping, and any likely accessories. Flag subscription upsells if relevant. 5. Review research for my shortlist: - Name 2 to 4 source types worth checking for [PRODUCT TYPE] (long-form tests, retailer reviews, forums, etc.) - Summarize recurring pros and cons from recent reviews, filtered for [MAIN USE] - List fake or manipulated review signals: sudden 1-star burst from new accounts, vague non-specific complaints with no photo or detail, complaints that describe a different model or use case, and reviews that read more like a competitor ad than a user report - Give 3 search phrases I should use to find real owner complaints, not just launch hype 6. List listing red flags on the store page (wrong model year, grey import, missing warranty, fake discounts, bundled junk). Mark each "verify before buying." 7. Give 5 questions to check on the product page or with seller chat before I pay (returns, restocking fee, warranty start, new vs refurb, who handles RMA). 8. End with a "Before checkout" checklist of 5 steps I can do in one sitting (include reading reviews and checking the listing). Output format: Return sections 1 through 8 in order. Use the numbered headings exactly as above.